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VMware Player 6.0.1

October 25, 2013, 06:44(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

vmware_player

vmware_playerVMware Player 6.0.1 is a maintenance release that resolves some known issues.
Download (direct)
More Downloads
Release Notes

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Update For IE 11 In Windows 8.1

October 25, 2013, 06:37(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

ie9logo

ie9logoIf your using Windows 8.1 it’s time to run Windows Update.
Update improves the reliability of Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2
Details:
Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB2901549)
Download size: 23.3 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important

Tagged With: Software

CCleaner 4.07

October 24, 2013, 13:05(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

CCleaner

CCleanerCCleaner v4.07 is out.
Download
Announcement
Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.
[Read more…] about CCleaner 4.07

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

iTunes 11.1.2

October 23, 2013, 07:04(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

itunes10logo

itunes10logo“iTunes now supports OS X Mavericks. This version also adds support for Arabic and Hebrew, and improves performance and stability.”
Download
Download 64-bit
Be sure to see:
Ed Bott – The unofficial guide to installing iTunes 10 without bloatware

Audacity 2.0.5

October 22, 2013, 06:48(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

audacity

audacityAudacity has been updated to version 2.0.5.
Download
Release Notes

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Classic Shell 4.0.2

October 21, 2013, 13:52(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

classicshell_new

classicshell_newClassic Shell version 4.0.2 is out.
Download
Classic Shell has been around for nearly 4 years.
It has recently attracted attention from a wider audience because of its Start Menu addon/replacement called Classic Start Menu.
IMHO it is the best freeware Windows 8 start menu program.

Version 4.0.2 general release (Oct, 2013):
Quick fix for the taskbar showing up on top of fullscreen programs under some conditions
Version 4.0.1 general release (Oct, 2013):
New setting to hide Metro apps from the Programs folder
Improved compatibility with the final build of Windows 8.1
Minor bugfixes

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Start8 1.30

October 16, 2013, 15:09(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

start8logo

start8logoStart8 1.30 released.
This program adds a Windows 7 style Start Menu to Windows 8. It is my personal favorite. Cost is $4.99 (U.S.). [Read more…] about Start8 1.30

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Windows 8

Google Chrome Updated

October 15, 2013, 19:20(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

google chrome

google chromeGoogle Chrome 30.0.1599.101 released for Windows, Linux, Mac. Bugfixes and 5 security fixes.
Download or update from within the program.
Source: Google Chrome Blog

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

VirtualBox 4.3 Released

October 15, 2013, 19:14(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

virtualbox

virtualboxVirtualBox 4.3.0 is out.
See both the Changelog and Press Release for what’s new. With all these new features I’m going to skip this release and wait for the bugfix release.
“VirtualBox 4.3 introduces a virtual multi-touch user interface, supports additional devices and platforms, and provides enhanced networking capabilities”
Press Release
Changelog
Download Page
All VirtualBox 4.3.0 downloads
VirtualBox 4.3.0 for Windows hosts
VirtualBox 4.3.0 for Linux
VirtualBox 4.3.0 Extension Pack
VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.0.iso

Tagged With: Software

Java Updated

October 15, 2013, 19:04(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

java

javaJava has been updated version 7u45 (1.7.0_45). Security update, listed Critical.
Release Notes

Downloads:
Jave 7 Runtime (this is most people will use).
Java 7 JDK

Java has proved to be horribly insecure. I have removed it from all my computers and no longer use programs that require it.
See:
Java Security at Wikipedia
Ed Bott – A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates
Google “java security” for more.

Tagged With: Security, Software

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